Tony Ring of Fire states his case

As the new lead minister in charge of
the future James Bay mining camp, Clement reaffirmed Ottawa's
commitment toward making things happen in the James Bay lowlands.

“The Ring of Fire represents a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create jobs, and generate growth
and long-term prosperity for Northern Ontario and the nation,” said
Clement. “As minister for FedNor, and as the federal lead minister
on this initiative, I welcome the opportunity to work with all levels
of government, as well as First Nations and industry stakeholders to
prepare and implement the collaborative economic development
approaches for the region.”

The mineral exploration region in
Ontario's remote north potentially contains Canada's largest
concentration of chromite, nickel and copper with more than a century
of mine life.

“Our government's plan for
responsible resource development supports jobs and our economy while
increasing environmental protection,” said Clement. “This
development has the potential to materially improve the economic
prospects and quality of life for thousands.”